Events
Athletes from across the world will be at Birmingham’s
Alexander Stadium on 18 August at the Müller Grand Prix Birmingham. Taking place shortly after the European Championships, it’ll be a
chance to welcome home Britain’s medallists and see global stars of athletics
compete. Tickets start at £10 for juniors and £20 for adults.
The Birmingham, Solihull & Sandwell Jazz Festival, from 20-29 July, has more than 200 performances over 10 days.
Almost all of the shows have free admission.
The
Celebrating
Sanctuary Community Concert, on 20 July at St John's and St. Peter's Church, Ladywood, from 7-9pm, will showcase resident artists including
musician, composer, author and teacher Chartwell Shorayi Dutiro.
There’s theatre, dance, music, comedy, poetry, cabaret,
rehearsed readings, workshops and seminars at Birmingham
Fest until 28 July.
Brindleyplace Film Fest,
from 16-22 July, is a week-long open air showcase of a variety of films, all
for free. The festival will be held in conjunction with the Royal Society for Blind
Children.
Symphony Hall Inside Out, a free festival that celebrates Birmingham's culture, is at the world famous venue on 20 and 21 July.
The Jewellery Quarter Festival,
from 20-22 July, is a showcase of the very best of the area, bringing together
residents and businesses.
Ratha Yatra Festival, on
22 July, from 11am to 6pm, is a daylong festival in the city centre, featuring
a procession, dance, music and drama.
Birchfield Jazz Festival, on
27 and 28 July, is a celebratory event of free live music in partnership with
Birchfield Big Local and hosted by St Mary’s Church in Handsworth.
Made
Festival, on 28 July, is a celebration of arts, music
and culture in Perry Park.
Shardfest, on
28 and 29 July, in Norman Chamberlain fields, Shard End, is a nationally and internationally acclaimed festival now in its fifth year.
Nowka Bais, starting
from 10am on 29 July, is a Bangladeshi cultural event including a fun fair,
Bangladeshi street food, boat racing and more.
At The
Ikon Gallery Summer School, from 6-10 August, children
will work with professionals to perform, produce and present their own
films (£100 per child). The Ikon also has free Family Saturdays on
14 July, 11 August, from 12-4pm.
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